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UnIForM SChEME For ThE IDEnTIFICATIon oF J
PIPInG SYSTEMS APPLICATIonS
Positive identification of a piping system shall be done by lettered legend Recommend Label Selection
and colour. The name of a given content shall be spelled in full or
abbreviated. Colour bands cannot be used alone without a legend. Outside Diameter Size of Label
Pipe System Letters Style
The markers (hereafter referred to as a legend on a colour band) should
be applied to pipe to designate the four main classifications and should 1” to 2-1/2” 1” A
be installed at frequent intervals, close to all valves, adjacent to all
changes in direction where pipe passes through walls and floors or at 2 - 1/2” to 7” 2” B
junction points of distribution.
Style “A”
When arrows are used they must point away from pipe marker legend 1” Letters on a
and in direction of flow. Double arrows should be used if flow can be in 1-1/8” x 14-1/2” Backer
either direction. 4 per card
These Markers are colour coded according to American National nATUrAL GAS nATUrAL GAS
Standard Institute Specifications ANSI A- 13.1, along with a legend on
the colour markers insures double identification protection (OSHA nATUrAL GAS nATUrAL GAS
1910.144, 1910.147, and 1910.261, 1910.262 and 1910.264, ANSI
A-31.1.1981) Style “B”
2” Letters on a
Material is a high quality performance 6 mil stabilized vinyl. Will not tear, 2-1/4” x 14-1/2” Backer
durable and PRINTING IS BURIED under a protective cover. Will take 1 per card
temperatures up to 260°F. For Indoor or outdoor use.
nATUrAL GAS SPECIALTIES
STAnDArD CoLoUr SYSTEMS PEr oShA & AnSI
DAnGEroUS MATErIALS. This group includes materials which are hazardous
to life or property because they are easily ignited, toxic, corrosive at high
temperatures and pressures, productive of poisonous gases or are in themselves
poisonous. It also includes materials that are known ordinarily as fire producers or
explosives.
FIrE ProTECTIon, MATErIALS AnD EQUIPMEnT. This classification
includes sprinkler systems and other firefighting or fire protection equipment. The
identification for this group of materials may also be used to identify or locate
such equipment as alarm boxes, extinguishers, fire blankets, fire doors, hose
connections, hydrants and any other fire-fighting equipment.
ProTECTIvE MATErIALS. This group includes materials which are piped
through plants for the express purpose of being available to prevent or minimize
the hazard of the dangerous materials above mentioned. It would include certain
special gases which are antidotes, to counteract poisonous fumes, piped for the
express purpose of release in case of danger. This classification also covers
protective materials for purposes other than for fire protection which is covered
under the section Fire Protection Materials and Equipment.
SAFE MATErIALS. This group includes those materials involving little or no
hazard to life or property in their handling. This classification includes materials at
low pressures and temperatures which are neither toxic nor poisonous and will not
produce fire or explosions. People working on piping systems carrying these
materials run little risk even though the system had not been emptied.
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